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220031600018 · 05/16/2003 · U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
3
Mine experience
2.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Usx Corp
Operator
U. S. Steel Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

INJURED WAS CRAWLING THROUGH AN AIRLOCK DOOR. THIS IS A HIGH VELOCITY STOPPING. WHEN THE INJURED TURNED HIS HEAD TO GO THROUGH DOOR A PIECE OFDEBRIS THAT WAS STIRRED UP INTO HIS EYE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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